Youth Development - The Way Forward 26th September 2006 On Weds 20th September, Seaford Rugby Club hosted a Schools Rugby Taster day at their club at the Salts Recreation Ground. The Junior Section, Seaford Storm, invited children from local schools to participate in a one hour introductory session. The RFU Community development officer planned and organised the 1 hour sessions, with a number of different exercises and activities. The schools attendance was co-ordinated by Michele Boby, the Schools Sports Liaison officer at Seaford Head, Over 150 children took part from Cradle Hill Primary School, Alfriston Primary, Seaford Primary and Seaford Head. The enthusiasm of the children and their teachers made for a really enjoyable and fun day. Seaford Juniors would also like to invite any children from 6-18 to come for a free session - they are held at the Salts on a Sunday morning, starting at 10.00am *Important Notice* Youth rugby at Seaford RFC will continuing every Sunday , 10am at the Salts recreation ground. All ages, girls and boys welcome. Come down and see what it's all about, talk to the coaches and give it a go! Juniors Update The work to get Seaford Junior section up and running is continuing well, with a good team of volunteers actively working to make this happen in September 05. Current Activities are: Henry Smith (a former Seaford Junior, currently playing at Lewes) is running TAG rugby sessions in 3 of the Seaford Primary schools this term, for year 5 & 6 pupils. The take up has been fantastic, with over 70 pupils taking part in the 10 week programme. Chris Burns, Pete Joy and Jason Pheasant will all be helping out at the primary school session towards the end of May. In addition, Seaford are opening the club at 10am on the mornings of Sunday 22^nd, Sunday 29^th May and June 5^thto work with Henry as he is selecting a Seaford boys team to take part in the Sussex Youth Games. If you are able to help us in any way, please contact (Pete 07818 438 378, Jason 0797 601 5266, Rob on 07869 297 275) We have created the first draft of the Seaford Juniors welcome pack, covering all aspects of junior membership, the club roles, responsibilities, child protection etc. If you would like a copy, please contact Rob. Rob Impey has taken over the Child Welfare Officer role from Carrie Barton, and is able to process the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) forms that are MANDATORY for anyone who helps in any way with children. If you would like to help, please contact Rob, so he can arrange a time with you to get the CRB forms completed. We are aiming to apply for Active Sport funding for the start up of the junior section. This is a national body for promoting sports clubs and community activity. The plan of action will be drawn up with the Sussex RFU Rugby Development Officer, and we will actively be going out to the local schools once the plan is written. The next meeting is being held at the clubhouse, on Monday 16^th May at 6.00pm - if you would like to know more, please come along. The meeting will be looking at: · Plan for the TAG Rugby · Appointment of a Junior Section committee and other roles - (Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures, Membership, Coaches, Helpers). The juniors will be run as a separate section of the club, and it does need a form of structure putting in place. · Junior Membership Fees · Identity - get your thinking caps on - what should the section be called - I'm fed up writing/saying kids/youth/colts/junior rugby - lets think of name!! Email your ideas to peterd.joy@virgin.net